Paws for a Cause, Boxathon, Trick or Treat Trail: Weekend Events

Looking for something to do this weekend?

Paws for a Cause

The first-ever “Paws for a Cause” is set for 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 26, at Colby Lake Park in Woodbury.

The event will feature a half-mile or 5K walk at the park—no dog required—along with a beanbag tournament, silent auction, concessions from Famous Dave’s, emergency vehicles and demonstrations from P.A.W.S. Pet Hospital.

The suggested donation is $25 to $30, and the cost to participate in the beanbag tournament is $25 per team.

Proceeds benefit Concerns Of Police Survivors (COPS) and Law Enforcement United.

Peace of Mind Anniversary

Peace of Mind Early Education Center is celebrating 20 years of caring for Woodbury kids at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25.

The event will feature the Teddy Bear Band, costume party, trick-or-treating, vendor fair and photo booth. It’s free to attend.

Food will available for purchase from Jersey Mike's Subs and Joey’s Pizza.

Alumni take note: Peace of Mind is building a 20-year commemorative quilt, and people will be able to buy a square.

Peace of Mind is located at 9025 Tamarack Road.

Boxathon

Title Boxing Club in Woodbury is holding a “boxathon” on Saturday. From an event post on Patch:

Many families in our community are currently dealing with the financial and emotional stress that comes with a cancer diagnosis. Title Boxing Club Woodbury wants to help these families and we would like to invite you to be a part of this by participating in our “Boxathon.”

Register for our 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. one-hour “Power Hour” HOUR classes on Saturday, October 26, for $5 dollars. All proceeds will be donated to the Angel Foundation.

Our goal is to collect $500!

Please join us on this great cause. You don’t have to be a member to attend and all family members and friends are welcome to come! (8 years of age or older)

Title Boxing Club is located at 8150 Coller Way.

Trick or Treat Trail

The Afton Area Business Association invites kids to follow St. Croix Trail through the historic town of Afton, from Sail Away Café to Selma’s Ice Cream Parlour, for a fun and free Halloween event.  

Eighteen participating shops, businesses and restaurants will offer free treats and fall activities: pumpkin decorating, Halloween crafts, a spooky art studio tour, ghostly games, free hot cocoa and more.

New this year, Selma’s Ice SCREAM Parlour will host a kids scream contest at 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. Children will show off their loudest shrieks and screeches for the chance to win free ice cream.

Complete schedules are available at participating merchants. This non-scary event is best suited for children ages 10 and under. Costumes are encouraged.

For more information, visit www.exploreafton.com.

The event is sponsored by Selma’s Ice Cream Parlour, Afton Marina, Valley Orthodontics, the Urgency Room and Lakeview Health.  

Blood Drive

Woodbury High School Football is teaming up with Woodbury Athletic Association Youth Football for their second annual blood drive.  

It will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, at

Also, WAA will be hosting its end of season youth football games

For donation appointment, visit redcrossblood.org (search by zip code 55125) or call 1-800-REDCROSS.

Contact Desiree at dmsiggens@yahoo.com or 651-324-4247 with questions. 

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